Board/Committees

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

All members are notified of vacant board seats annually and those who express an interest are considered by the Nominating Committee, who present a recommended slate to the full membership for approval annually. This vote takes place at the Annual Meeting.

We appreciate the service of our current Board members, who are listed here.

2017 STANDING COMMITTEES:

An overview of MHLA Standing Committees is below. Special Committees (Task Forces) may also be formed throughout the year. A call for service on each committee typically goes out annually. If you would like to get involved, call 410-974-4472 or email mhla@MDLodging.org.

NOMINATING – (full)Per MHLA bylaws, at least five members in good standing will be named by the Chair 3-4 months prior to the Annual Meeting (occurring in May). 2-3 meetings typically occur via conference call from February – March and all members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting.
Please click here for the 2017 application to be considered for Board service.

Assist with recruiting, vetting and recommending Directors and Officers for service on the MHLA Board

At least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting, members must be notified of the slate

All members attending the Annual Meeting will vote on the slate as presented

LEGISLATIVE – (full)
2017 Co-Chairs: Jim Starke, Best Western Plus BWI Airport/Arundel Mills and Monroe Harrison, Gaylord National Resort & Convention CenterMeets via weekly conference calls during Session from January – April. May also be called upon to attend/testify at hearings. Please click here to view a list of the 2017 committee members.

Reviews proposed legislation that may impact the lodging industry on a weekly basis during Legislative Session

STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS LUNCHEON (full)
2018 Co-Chairs: Adam Novotny, Holiday Inn Inner Harbor and Jeff Makhlouf, The Hotel at the University of MarylandTypically meets 1 time in person and via conference calls from December-February. Expected to attend the day of the event. Please click here to view a list of the 2018 committee members.

Encourages participation from members through nominations and attendance

Identifies ways to continuously enhance the event and the recognition gained by nominees and award winners